7 Amendments of Kathleen VAN BREMPT related to 2009/2152(INI)
Amendment 17 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital D a (new)
Recital D a (new)
Da. whereas rising average temperatures reduce demand for oil and gas for heating purposes, but whereas at the same time the number of days on which cooling is needed increases, which can increase demand for electricity;
Amendment 83 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17 a (new)
Paragraph 17 a (new)
17a. Observes that ambitious adjustment plans will contribute to the development of green jobs in Europe, which will help us towards a carbon-free economy, and calls on the Commission and Member States therefore to make greater efforts to achieve more sustainable economic growth everywhere in Europe;
Amendment 85 #
Motion for a resolution
Title Infrastructure
Title Infrastructure
Infrastructure and energy
Amendment 109 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 20 a (new)
Paragraph 20 a (new)
20a. Calls for research into the problem caused by the increase in the temperature of cooling water for power stations, which can lead to a reduction in the capacity of these power stations on the very days that peaks in electricity demand can be expected (in this case during heat waves);
Amendment 110 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 20 b (new)
Paragraph 20 b (new)
20b. Takes into account that lower water levels will have an impact on the availability of cooling water for power stations and of water for hydroelectric power stations;
Amendment 111 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 20 c (new)
Paragraph 20 c (new)
Amendment 112 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 20 d (new)
Paragraph 20 d (new)
20d. Emphasises that energy use in buildings will change as a result of climate change. The greatest challenge here lies in tackling the overheating of buildings. Natural cooling, mechanical cooling, energy performance and well thought-out spatial planning should play an important role in this respect.